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N440 RJF

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 RJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,329 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre cracked between tread.

Radiator looks to be leaking.

Service brake efficiency only just met (52%). Rear brake effort low.

Underbody/suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,209 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both , rusty inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,265 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 149,249 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,868 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe near fuel tank corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 145,868 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe near fuel tank corroded.

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,013 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel tank.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 144,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel tank.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 136,237 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 136,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 129,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 121,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,538 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,121 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 104,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,663 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 93,514 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 93,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N440 RJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N440 RJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N440 RJF registered?

N440 RJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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